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Back to SearchSandra Faber on the Future of the Earth
Episode 814
Of all the scenarios that keep astrophysicist Sandra Faber up at night, it's not the Earth's increasing volcanism, the loss of photosynthesis, or eve…
4 years, 11 months ago
Jennifer Frey on Education, Philosophy, and the University
Episode 813
Philosopher Jennifer Frey of the University of South Carolina talks about the state of the university in American education. Frey urges a stronger fo…
5 years ago
Paul Bloom on Happiness, Suffering, and the Sweet Spot
Episode 812
Author and psychologist Paul Bloom of the University of Toronto talks about his book, The Sweet Spot, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Bloom argues t…
5 years ago
Rowan Jacobsen on Truffle Hound
Episode 811
Journalist and author Rowan Jacobsen talks about his book Truffle Hound with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. This conversation has nothing to do with cho…
5 years ago
Sam Quinones on Meth, Fentanyl, and the Least of Us
Episode 810
Author and journalist Sam Quinones talks about his book, The Least of Us, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Quinones focuses on the devastation caused…
5 years ago
Arnold Kling on Reforming Government and Expertise
Episode 809
Economist and author Arnold Kling talks about improving government regulation with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Kling suggests ways to improve the adm…
5 years, 1 month ago
Noreena Hertz on the Lonely Century
Episode 808
Author and economist Noreena Hertz of University College London talks about her book, The Lonely Century, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Hertz blam…
5 years, 1 month ago
David Henderson on the Essential UCLA School of Economics
Episode 807
Economist and author David Henderson talks about his book (co-authored with Steve Globerman) The Essential UCLA School of Economics with EconTalk hos…
5 years, 1 month ago
Glen Weyl on Antitrust, Capitalism, and Radical Reform
Episode 806
Author and Microsoft executive Glen Weyl talks about radical reforms of capitalism with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Weyl is worried about the concent…
5 years, 1 month ago
Johann Hari on Lost Connections
Episode 805
Author and journalist Johann Hari talks about his book, Lost Connections: Why You Are Depressed and How to Find Hope, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts…
5 years, 2 months ago